High Wind — Central Coast Range of W Oregon, Oregon

2015-12-21 · Central Coast Range of W Oregon, Oregon

Event narrative

Several weather stations reported high winds in the Central Oregon Coast Range with a peak gust of 67 mph measured at the Rockhouse RAWS. Marys peak measured sustained winds of 59 mph with a peak gust of 83 mph. Official NWS SPotters reported trees and branches down along Highway 36.

Wider weather episode

High winds impacted Northwest Oregon as a 980 millibar low moved onshore in Pacific County, Washington. The winds resulted in widespread tree damage and power outages.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 611922. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.